Porro Prism Pair for Binocular Optics

Pair of mounted Porro prisms that provide upright image in binocular telescopes by folding the optical path. Classified under HTS 9002.90.20.00 as essential mounted optical elements for binocular instruments. The mounting aligns precisely within the binocular housing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9005.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If when assembled into complete binocular instrument

Finished binoculars containing prisms classify as complete optical instruments in 9005.

9001.90.50.00Same rate: 35%

If imported without mounting or instrument designation

Lacks 'mounted for instruments' criterion, defaults to unworked optical elements.

9013.10.50.00Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If military-grade prisms for telescopic sights

Telescopic sights excluded from 9005 by chapter note, classify in 9013.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify binocular model compatibility to prove instrument-specific use

Phase retardation coatings must be documented for optical performance claims

Import as sets when paired to avoid single prism scrutiny

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